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Arnold School Kindergarten approached us with a problem. They had a huge outdoor space but they could not use it. The area was predominantly grass, which would get water logged, and old wetpour tiles which were slippery and unsafe. After meeting with the staff we decided that a zoned space would suit the children’s needs best and it allowed us to hit all the Six Stages of Development too. We created a roadway that branched off into different spaces such as a sensory digging area, a creative den building zone, a storytelling corner and a low-level activity trail. The roadway guides the children around the space and ensures they experience a little bit of all the activities.

Outdoor play is a vital element of young children’s physical, social and emotional development and more importantly play is a young child’s key mechanism for learning. The outdoors provides freedom to explore different ways of feeling, behaving and interacting. Children feel free to learn in a way that comes naturally to them – through play.

At ESP we understand this and as such we design all of our products and services to support the early years framework.

“The children enjoy their time outdoors so much that they don’t want to go home! We don’t know how we ever managed without it!” Katie Hartley, Nursery Manager

“The impact our new play area has had is amazing. It gives the children the opportunity to be out in all weathers.” Katie Hartley, Nursery Manager

Posted: 15th April 2011 in Case Studies, Early Years News